Hamish Brewer, in his TED talk “How Radical Love Transformed A School” shares some of the dramatic changes he implemented to give hope back to a school and a school back to its community. Quote a line from this video and tell why these words of his resonate with you. How does the quote you’ve chosen impact your teaching? What does the quote you’ve chosen inspire you to do?
The quote "Every single child deserves to have an advocate and adult somebody they can turn to that cares about them" deeply resonates with me because it highlights the importance of support and guidance in a student's life. As a high school teacher, these words remind me of the crucial role I play in my students' development, inspiring me to be more than just an educator. This quote impacts my teaching by motivating me to create a safe and nurturing environment where every student feels valued and understood. It inspires me to actively listen, show empathy, and be a consistent source of encouragement for my students, ensuring they know they have someone who genuinely cares about their well-being and success.
ReplyDelete"Teach out of passion and remember why you started" is the quote that resonates the most with me. So many times I hear retired and even current teachers talking about how much teaching has changed since they first started and how it just isn't the same. The kids have changed, the administration has changed, society has changed, and parents have changed. This hits home with me, because yes it has all changed since I first started teaching as well, but if you solely remember why you wanted to start teaching in the first place, none of that will matter. You adjust to the changes and remind yourself on the reason you are there, and continue to inspire and change the lives of each and every student that crosses your path. Even though I am currently on a break from teaching, it inspires me to stay up to date on everything that is going on and gives me hope about getting back in the classroom someday and teaching with passion again.
ReplyDelete"We showed what a school built on love, respect, and legacy can do." Int resonates with me deeply bc when I first started teaching years ago, this is how teaching was done. We were trusted, we had so much fun learning, shortly it became test scores, dibels scores, curriculum mapping, mandated teacher manuals etc. It makes teachers leave, lose their passion.
ReplyDeleteI am in my first year teaching in a private school. I love that our principal has gone back to this. We have no mandates, we can do fun things, he wants us to love the kids above anything else. In the end isn't that all that matters? That they knew we were proud of them, they could do hard things, that we loved them. This motivates me to keep the conversation going at work, talk with my teacher friends. There needs to be some serious changes in public education.
There are several lines from Hamish Brewer’s TED Talk that I really appreciated. Right at the beginning of his talk, one of them was that, “It’s not about how rich you are, how much money is in your bank, etc.… it’s about the difference you make.” My heart went out to him as he shared his experiences. I can’t imagine being told as a student that I couldn’t do something or that I wasn’t good enough and I can’t imagine ever saying that to a child as a School Counselor. It simply never should have been said to him. As he talks about how “we can’t help someone we think we are better than,” I felt so sad for him and yet at the same time admired his perseverance, what he has chosen to do with his life, as well as his attitude and the life of service and empathy he has committed to.
ReplyDeleteI also appreciated his phrase, “inspiring, not requiring,” which really speaks to the way we can guide and motivate students throughout their learning and growth. I like that he talks about making your school a fortress and protecting each other, and I love how he emphasizes characteristics such as love and kindness. I think it’s so powerful that he even gets on the announcements to tell students that someone loves them, reminding them they are seen, valued, and cared for.
In my role as a School Counselor, these messages reinforce the importance of empathy, respect, and believing in our students. Hamish’s words inspire me to focus on the difference I can make, to protect and support students, to model love and kindness, and to help foster a school culture where everyone feels valued, capable, and safe.
“You can’t serve someone you are better than” and “teach on fire
ReplyDelete,teach out of passion and remember why you started” are two of the phrases that really stuck with me. We should be on the same page working with every student one round at a time. We can’t think we are better than anyone. Help students understand that they are loved and cared for. We are in this process together and need to believe in the students. It is important to inspire learning in our students. Every child deserves to have an advocate that believes with them. Help kids understand that they belong at school. These kids come to us everyday and we need to do what it takes to help them be successful. Did I go all in, or is something holding me back? Everyday revisit my why…and check in on myself to see if I WENT ONE MORE ROUND.
Whether to keep my teacher certificate was a hard decision. I don't neccesarily need it to be a Foundation director. Do I let it go and stop long term subbing? After watching this TED talk, the line that hit me was "Every single child deserves to have an advocate and adult somebody they can turn to that cares about them." Many days I miss full time teaching, but with subbing, I get to come in and connect with students, and bogy right back out. I see them in the halls later that week, I see them in the grocery store, and I see them at sporting events. I always make a point to connect! A simple hello, how's your day going, allows the students to know that I see them and I care!
ReplyDelete"Leave No One Behind" is the quote from the video that really hit home to me. The small group of gifted high school students that I work with at school needs the constant reminder not to give up but to keep fighting when you have those bad days or even bad week. Everyday I always remember to give the class a huge "Good Morning" when I walk through the door to my classroom. And I either give the kids a high five or a hug to begin the day. I make sure each students throughout the day are reminded not to give up so they are not left behind. This quote inspire me to connect with my students with a simple hug, but I have not tried the L-word yet with my students.
ReplyDeleteThe line that stood out to me was, "Teach out of passion and know why you started." This is my 45th year of teaching and my last and I am amazed at how fast those years went. It makes me sad to hear other teachers say how they wish it was their last. I can't imagine going to your workplace and not feeling happy about it. I still love going to my classroom everyday and I will miss it. I have taught SPED K-12, 1st grade and 3rd grade and loved them all. Teaching is something that I always wanted to do and I plan on subbing after retirement. Yes, teaching today is different than when I started, but the kids still need the same thing. A teacher who cares about them, makes them feel safe and inspires them to be their best.
ReplyDeleteFirst off, I really enjoyed this Ted Talk and would like to move forward sharing it with our current staff. There were so many great quotes throughout this TedTalk but I am going to choose his last question "What is the most important thing in the world? The people, the people, the people! We as educators have the ability every day to inspire, provide a safe learning place, and provide every student an education. Education is a tool that nobody can take away from our students, we have the responsibility to provide a meaningful and rigorous curriculum to all students. All students can learn at high levels with supports, we are so often those supports. Our educators providing different ways for students to show mastery, children dont all learn one way, be creative meet the students where they are at and help provide that growth. Like our students, providing our staff ways to grow, and motivate them to try new learning styles and praise. Praising students and staff, and getting back up when they feel like they are falling/struggling. Our students have a team everyday to help support, and making sure they know that is so important.
ReplyDeleteQuote a line from this video and tell why these words of his resonate with you. How does the quote you’ve chosen impact your teaching?
ReplyDeleteThe quote for me comes at the end of the video. "It is the people, it is the people, it is the people" and it's because it's not about building you up as a principal or a teacher; it's about them - the students the community. How can we make it better. It took that hallway and made it better.
What does the quote you’ve chosen inspire you to do? For our computer lab, I want better screens instead of the tiny screens the students have to deal with. Why not 27" screens where they are able to actually not have to squint on these 11" screens for an entire class period.
"Teach out of passion and remember why you started." This quote is one that resonates with me the most. This is my 19th year of being in education. I was a Para for four years before becoming a teacher. I see so many young teachers who are already burned out in this field. We have so much on our plates, and some days too much! I frequently find myself reminding me of my why. You aren't just a teacher. Some days you're a bookkeeper, a nurse, a dentist, a coach, a librarian, a peacemaker, and a friend. With so many roles to fill, you need to be reminded that your students count on you to show up every day and to be the best you can be for them, so each day you need to be passionate about your work!
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Delete“Every single child deserves to have an advocate and an adult somebody they can turn to that cares about them.” These words resonate with me because many students come to school needing connection, support, and someone who truly believes in them. Knowing that a caring adult is in their corner can make a huge difference in how safe and valued a child feels. This quote impacts my teaching by reminding me that my role is not just to teach academic skills, but also to build strong relationships with my students. It inspires me to be present, supportive, and intentional about showing every student that they matter and that I care about their success and well-being.
ReplyDeleteHamish Brewer, in his TED talk “How Radical Love Transformed A School” shares some of the dramatic changes he implemented to give hope back to a school and a school back to its community. Quote a line from this video and tell why these words of his resonate with you. How does the quote you’ve chosen impact your teaching? What does the quote you’ve chosen inspire you to do?
ReplyDelete"The expectation you set for you school, becomes the expectation of everybody". I have never really given this phrase much thought before, but it is so true! Not only for administration, but for teachers as well. It resonated with me because I do believe that the expectation that I set in my classroom, will be the expectation of everyone who comes in. In reality, I set the tone of my classroom. It is important to remember this, because if I'm having a bad day and I show it, that will rub off on my students and could impact how their day goes, but also, on the flip side, if I bring the energy and fun to the classroom, that can also rub off on my students. This quote inspires me to set a high expectation for my student while also setting the expectation that we will have fun and create a positive atmosphere.
The quote I chose from the video was "I was going to change the game and disrupt the norm to be better for my kids". This quote resonates with me because I'm a new mom to my baby daughter and also in my first year as a counselor, so this year in general I've been experiencing a lot of new things and at the bottom line of what I want to accomplish for each role is to be better for them each and every day. While there have already been challenging days for both roles, they are both rewarding roles and each day I want to be better for them. Since becoming a mom I've heard all the comments of how I should try to be a stay-at-home mom or how hard daycare is while working and while some of that may be true and the norm for others, I want to try and make that the opposite. It's a blessing to be able to do both and still thrive and feel like I can provide a memorable life to my daughter as well as provide an empathetic, supportive, and trusting environment for my students.
ReplyDelete“Every Child deserves to have an advocate and adult they can turn to that cares about them”
ReplyDeleteThis quote resonates with me because if you have chosen the education profession… you probably should care about kids. In the education profession we come across kids often that don’t have a supportive home or an environment that provides them with the tools they need to find success in school. As a counselor it’s extremely important to give kids a safe space to talk about their possible road blocks and work with them to develop coping skills and tools to overcome those roadblocks. Kids can overcome many obstacles when they know they are supported and someone cares about them. The end of my voice mail message says: … and remember…. Do something nice for a kid today.
"It's the people!" is the line that resonated with me. From fellow staff to students, that is why I show up every morning. I show up for fellow staff, to encourage and to make our days fun and filled with happiness. I show up for the kids, to encourage them each and every day to show "Progress, not Perfection". I want my students to always keep trying to improve their behavior, their study habits, to enjoy school and make friends and to become more responsible for their actions and their learning.
ReplyDeleteThe quote I connected with is "listen to understand, not just to respond.” This quote from Hamish Brewer’s TED Talk resonates with me because it reminds me how important it is to truly listen to my students. Teaching is not just about delivering lessons, but about building relationships and making students feel heard and valued. When I take the time to listen and understand, it helps me better support their needs both academically and emotionally. It also reminds me how important it is to stay calm when reacting to students, especially in challenging moments, so I can respond in a thoughtful and supportive way. This impacts my teaching by encouraging me to slow down and be more intentional in my interactions with students. This quote inspires me to continue creating a classroom where students feel safe, respected, and supported, and to always put relationships first in my teaching.
ReplyDeleteOne quote that resonated with me is “it is all about the kids—everything we do comes back to the kids.” Brewer repeatedly emphasizes that schools are not about systems, programs, or test scores first, they are about people, and especially the students we serve.
ReplyDeleteThis quote resonates with me because it reflects the foundation of both my classroom and my coaching philosophy. As a high school history teacher, it is easy for instruction to become centered on curriculum pacing, state standards, and assessments. As a coach, it can become about wins, losses, and performance metrics. Brewer’s message pulls me back to what actually matters: the students and athletes in front of me as human beings who need connection, belief, and support.
This quote impacts my teaching by reminding me to prioritize relationships over routines. In my classroom, that means taking time to check in with students, building trust before content, and helping students connect the past to their own lives so learning feels meaningful rather than mechanical. As a coach, this quote inspires me to coach the person before the player. It pushes me to hold athletes accountable, but always in a way that communicates belief in their potential. It also reminds me that effort, growth, and character matter more than any scoreboard. As a coach, sure there are memorable wins and losses that stick with you, but the relationships, experiences, stories, and friendships that last far beyond that day or year that we should emphasize, and this video helped me remember that.
Quote a line from this video and tell why these words of his resonate with you. "It's about the people, the people, the people".
ReplyDeleteHow does the quote you’ve chosen impact your teaching? First of all, we all know that teaching is a selfless profession where we are consistantly giving a majority of our energy to help grow and nurture those that stand/sit before us day after day. It's about the people impacts my teaching in that I have to go in each day with a clean slate and start over with a new vision, a new attitude, and a prayer of blessing over the words and views I put in front of my classes. Impacting the trajectory of my students road is a huge responsibility that we all should be looking at students as an opportunity not an obstacle. What does the quote you’ve chosen inspire you to do? It inspires me to keep on keeping on and to continue serving the minds and bodies that walk beside me day after day. From the littlest thing like tying a shoe to the biggest thing like having a hard conversation with a student who showed disrespect.
One quote from Hamish Brewer’s TED Talk “How Radical Love Transformed a School” is: “Don’t teach out of fear, teach out of passion and remember why you started.”
ReplyDeleteThis quote resonates with me because it gets to the heart of why people go into education in the first place. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by stress, expectations, testing, or classroom challenges because then we start functioning from fear, like fear of failure, judgment, or losing control. Brewer’s words remind us to reconnect with purpose and passion instead of letting those fears take over.
In terms of teaching, this quote shifts our focus from getting through the day to being intentional and energized in the classroom. It encourages us to create lessons that are engaging and meaningful rather than just meeting requirements. It also pushes us to reflect on our students mindset.
This quote inspires me to be more authentic and passionate in how I approach my students and learning. It challenges me to build stronger relationships with my students and my coworkers, bring more energy into my classroom, and stay grounded in the reason I chose this path, which was to make a difference. It also reminds me to keep going, even on tough days, and to give that “one more round” of effort for all of my students.
Many great quotes shared in this Ted Talk, but I liked what was the sentiment around "leave no one behind" - creating that caring sense of community that everyone belongs. Everyone deserves to be loved and shown love in the classroom and school building. When students feel this love this is going to translate into better academics and just a health overall well being for each person. For me, I'm not actively in the classroom right now, but when I was, something that worked great was starting the day off with a morning meeting. This helped to create a sense of community and belonging. This set the tone for the day and ensured that we all showed up for each other.
ReplyDeleteWhile talking about the changes he made at his school, specifically the appearance and the graffiti on his office, he mentioned over hearing a student say, "He's not leaving us." While this might not be a quote made by Hamish- I think the significance of the quote is how important it is for us to relentlessly show up for our students. We can't make an impact if we miss school too much or bounce from school to school. We need to be consistent for our students if we expect our students to showcase the things we are trying to teach them.
ReplyDeleteIn this TED Talk, I found multiple quotes meaningful and resonant. The most impactful one was, “Rise up!” In order to do that as an educator, I need to make sure I am working toward making my classroom environment “fun again.” I also need to ensure my students know that I believe in them—not just through words, but through my actions as well. My class knows that I “love ’em,” and they understand that our classroom is a family where we support one another.
ReplyDelete“Was I better for kids today?” is a question I truly ask myself when I leave my classroom each day. I reflect as I head home. Did I talk to each student today? Did I learn something new from at least one student? What was the best part of the day? What could I do better tomorrow to better serve my class? Some days are a wash, but most days I leave my classroom with my head held high.
"Teach with fire. Teach with passion and remember why you started." is one of the many quotes I pulled from this TED talk. It's easy to get lost in the tasks we are supposed to get done, in the curriculum we are supposed to teach, and the tests we are supposed to give. Very easily, teaching can become monotonous and boring, which makes our students bored. I did not get into teaching so I could simply teach a curriculum or give a test. I became a teacher to help students, not just in academics but in life. I want to show my students my passion. I want them to be passionate about learning. I want them to love to learn and grow, and I want them to know I care about them, not just their test scores.
ReplyDeleteOne quote that I took from Hamish's Ted Talk was "There are no handouts! You have to earn it!" This speaks volumes to me. I'm kind of old school, but I grew up in a household where my dad NEVER allowed the words "I can't"! You had to find a way to figure it out yourself! No one else was going to do it for you. I embrace this quote in my teaching every day. I am amazed at the students that would just take the failing grade just so that I will get "off their back." I explain that we don't get to pick and choose if we want to do an assignment or not, just as they wouldn't in a job. It's all part of their grade and it's all required. It's part of their responsibilities.
ReplyDeleteI have used this quote in my own life, like I said, ever since I was a little girl and my dad told me "can't" wasn't an option. You figure out a way.